Nalka Invest

Nalka invests in small- and medium-sized businesses primarily in the Nordic region. We develop independent, competitive and long-term profitable companies through commitment and cooperation.

Daniel Ahlenius

Associate

Mimmi Hedelin

Investment Director

Johan Hesser

Senior Director

Mikael Jast

Investment Director

Martin Lagerblad

Senior Investment Manager

Christian Markborn

Investment Manager

Anders Nyman

Investment Manager

Richard Silén

Senior Director

Petra Sjögren

CFO

23 past transactions

Eson Pac

Acquisition in 2015
EsonPac develops, manufactures and offers complete high quality packaging solutions, which includes cartons, leaflets, different labels, booklets, corrugates and flexibles. EsonPac’s customers include a broad range of global leaders in different industries, mainly pharmaceuticals and consumer goods companies.

Open Air Group

Acquisition in 2016
Open Air Group is a group of companies focusing on development and marketing of products for hunting and outdoor life. Currently active in Finland, Sweden and Norway through three separate subsidiaries.

Ryds Bilglas

Private Equity Round in 2012
Ryds Bilglas operates as a vehicle glass repair and replacement company. The business is represented with close to 100 workshops in Sweden, and 16 in Norway. In addition to its own workshops, there is also a network of franchisees under the brand name Samglas, which is a wholly owned subsidiary.

Barnas Hus

Acquisition in 2010
Barnas Hus is one of the retailers specialising in clothing and accessories for children and babies. The company currently has ca 24 stores across Norway.

Torda Ink

Acquisition in 2006
Torda Ink is a manufacturer of printing inks for the packaging market. The company is currently a part of Flint Group, one of the leading suppliers to the global printing and packaging industry.
Forsbergs Fritidscenter I Hyssna is specialized in motor homes and caravans.

OneMed

Merger/Acquisition in 2019
OneMed a medical supplies distributor serving customers in the healthcare industry with reliable and efficient solutions for their entire need of supplies and related services. By supplementing their product range with services within purchasing, logistics, administration, IT support, education, product range planning, ordering procedures, as well as providing know-how on healthcare consequences and product management, they can offer a total solution where together with them, their customers can feel secure as they lower costs and promote continuous improvement in their operations. OneMed is the natural partner when health and medical care organizations strive to improve processes and reduce inefficiency in their medical supplies usage. A common incentive structure and an in-depth understanding of healthcare allow them to work with their customers to achieve continuous improvement. Working closely with their customers, they aim to help them lower their overall costs and improve the quality of care they provide to their patients. OneMed wants to help their customers develop towards procurement procedures that generate value, where quality, innovation, the environment, and cost savings are natural aspects of co-operation. These value-generating procurement concepts mean they can optimize processes and contribute to continuous improvement throughout the entire term of the contract.

Logent

Private Equity Round in 2012
Logent Holding AB offers logistic services in Sweden. It provides services, such as contracting and site solution, consultancy services, customs services, port and terminal development, staffing solution, training, and IT system for logistic sector. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden with additional office in Lillestrøm, Norway.

EET Europarts

Acquisition in 2010
EET Europarts is Europe´s largest distributor of video surveillance, spare parts and accessories for computers, printers and mobile phones. Their core business is concentrated on eight product divisions: - Server, Computer & Printer Parts - Mobile Parts & Accessories - Home Entertainment & Lifestyle Electronics - Surveillance & Security - Professional AV & Digital Signage - Point of Sale & Auto-ID - Network & KVM - Logistical Services

Lekolar

Acquisition in 2017
Lekolar AB is the market leader in the Nordic region in creating learning environments in schools and pre-schools by supplying educational products, furniture and equipment, consumables and arts & crafts materials. The business began life as part of BRIO over 40 years ago. In 2004, BRIO sold off its business area BRIO Educational, since when Lekolar has tripled its business, making it better placed to meet the purchasing demands of Nordic municipalities. Lekolar is active in Norway, Denmark, Finland and Sweden. Head office is located in Osby, in the south of Sweden, and the group has its own purchasing office in Shanghai, China.

Prototal

Merger/Acquisition in 2019
They are just as skilled with devices in their machine park as they are in traditional handcraft, and they are fully confident in being able to combine different methods and materials. They can print, mill, mould and produce small batches of prototypes or products. They have a model workshop in which they can refine every part and where toolmakers construct and mill their very own tools. The result is that they can manage the entire delivery process, thereby offering you lower costs and shorter delivery times.

HOOKS HASTSPORT

Acquisition in 2014
HOOKS HASTSPORT operates a network of equestrian sports stores that offer various products for riders and horses in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland. It offers jumpers, tops, jackets, vests, riding breeches, all-weather clothing, competition jackets, socks, back on track products, rainwear, underwear, bottoms, riding shoes and boots, shoes and short caps, riding helmets, body protectors, gloves and mittens, and stirrups accessories; competition products; chaps and short chaps; safety equipment; riding whips and spurs; and other products for riders.

Svensk Markservice

Acquisition in 2010
Svensk Markservice AB offers land management, ground maintenance, and gardening services. It also provides street-cleaning, sweeping, cleaning, wood cutting, asphalting, drainage, and snow clearance services. Svensk Markservice AB was founded in 1991 and is based in Malmö, Sweden. As of November 29, 2018, Svensk Markservice AB operates as a subsidiary of Green Landscaping Holding AB (publ).

Synsam Nordic

Acquisition in 2007
Synsam Group Sweden AB owns and operates optical stores in Sweden and the Nordic region. It offers glasses, contact lenses, sunglasses, sports glasses, lentils, eye health products, and other products. The company also sells products online. Synsam Group Sweden AB was founded in 1968 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Office Management

Acquisition in 2016
Office Management is a supplier of office equipment, communication and IT services. Office Management provides equipment and systems for document management, telephony, video conferencing, IT services, conference equipment, dictation, beverage machines, accessories and office supplies.

Brunngård Group

Acquisition in 2014
Brunngård is a distributor and brand owner of shoe accessories in Sweden founded in 1983. Today, the company offers a wide range of products including shoe care products, insoles, laces and anti-slip-protection, socks and other foot care products.

INTRAC

Private Equity Round in 2007
Intrac Group supplies tracked and wheeled machines for forestry, material handling, and earthmoving to customers in the Baltic States. Its service network includes stationary workshops and mobile service vans. The company serves customers in various areas, including forestry, port operations, medium sized industries, farming, quarries, and construction businesses in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

Lekolar

Merger/Acquisition in 2017
Lekolar AB is the market leader in the Nordic region in creating learning environments in schools and pre-schools by supplying educational products, furniture and equipment, consumables and arts & crafts materials. The business began life as part of BRIO over 40 years ago. In 2004, BRIO sold off its business area BRIO Educational, since when Lekolar has tripled its business, making it better placed to meet the purchasing demands of Nordic municipalities. Lekolar is active in Norway, Denmark, Finland and Sweden. Head office is located in Osby, in the south of Sweden, and the group has its own purchasing office in Shanghai, China.

Cibes Lift Group

Acquisition in 2017
Cibes Lift Group is a manufacturer of platform lifts based in Gävle, Sweden. Cibes’ product portfolio offers a wide range of vertical platform lifts, cabin lifts and stair lifts. All lift solutions are ready-made and delivered in manageable size packages in order to fast track logistics and installation. In addition, Cibes products have a long life-cycle and low operating costs. Over the past years, the group has expanded geographically and now has local subsidiaries in countries across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Adapteo Services AB

Acquisition in 2014
Nordic Modular conducts development, manufacturing, sale and rental of re-locatable buildings for professional customers in the Nordic countries.

Cibes Lift Group AB

Merger/Acquisition in 2017
Cibes Lift Group AB designs, manufactures, and sells screw-driven platform lifts for public and private environments. The company offers various lifts that range from incline stair lifts to vertical platform lifts in the shaft for people with limited mobility; screw-driven platform lifts for various environments, which include small passenger lifts for larger freight elevators; step, home, stretcher, and cabin platform lifts; and various components and spare parts. It offers its products through a network of distributors in Sweden and internationally. The company is based in Gavle, Sweden.

Andy's Lekland

Acquisition in 2013
Andy's Lekland is the first full-scale playland company. The vision since the beginning was to create high quality experiences for children and adults, and to inspire people to engage in more play, learning and movement.

Mechanum

Private Equity Round in 2009
Mechanum is a chain of authorized multi-brand car workshops, offering service, repairs and warranty work. The authorized brands include: Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Volkswagen Tranporter cars, Saab, Opel, Volvo, Ford, BMW and Mercedes-Benz.